Step 5: while the pieces are cooking and cooling you can prepare your box for the diarama- we painted on our river, sky, & clouds - we also glued some dirt & mulch into place for the land

* just a hint about making the larger mountain pieces- I used tin foil for the base & rolled out a layer of thin clay to lay over the top - it cooked faster & wasn't too heavy (not to mention that it doesn't waste so much clay)

Step 6: use paint brushes, tooth picks or any other tool you like to paint and put details on your pieces and let them dry

*play with the colors, try sponging on some layers of color & paint for depth

About Me

If you had told me a few years ago that I would be a homeschool mother for my three active boys, I would have thought you mad. After a busy, yet successful career in Real Estate - I found myself doing just that. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to write (professionally) about adventures with my kids via a "things to do" sort of local column and fell in love with writing and photography. I have been blessed with the worlds greatest husband and although life is a bit crazy- God has me right where He wants me- and I couldn't be happier about it! We have recently launched Wildlife Adventures Unit Studies to help homeschool moms save money, inspire & teach the whole family together.